Assistant Project Manager
About The Position
The Assistant Project Manager assists the project manager in managing rail construction projects, including executing plans, organizing, budgeting, and cost reporting. The role supports meeting project requirements and controlling costs by coordinating and effectively utilizing the resources needed for each project. The assistant helps assess project scope and resource requirements, review estimates against proposal specifications, monitor project execution, and address issues that arise. The position also supports onsite coordination, safety and quality standards, cost tracking, and project administration.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in the heavy civil construction industry.
- Basic knowledge of project accounting, project controls (including cost, schedule, and change management), material management, contract management, subcontract management, safety, and quality.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Nice To Haves
- Railroad construction experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist in assessing the scope of work and resources required to successfully complete projects.
- Assist in verifying estimates through detailed review of proposal specifications.
- Supervise project activities to ensure execution in accordance with designs, budgets, and schedules, and take appropriate action to minimize the impact of deviations.
- Assist with resolving problems that arise during project execution.
- Assist in monitoring efficient use of materials and equipment and contractual project performance.
- Work with project staff to ensure assigned duties and responsibilities are performed according to expectations.
- Assist in coordinating onsite activities.
- Assist in ensuring quality, productivity, and safety standards are met.
- Attend project meetings.
- Assist with administration of financial tracking systems to monitor project costs and estimates.
- Perform administrative and recordkeeping duties.
Benefits
- Local Union #3 Pension, vested after 5 years.
- IBEW Pension, vested after 5 years.
- National Electrical Benefit Fund (NEBF).
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 26 qualifying weeks.
- Health reimbursement account and annuity fund plans after 1 year.
- Educational and Cultural Fund.
- Deferred salary.
- Social Security Payback.
- Paid sick leave, vacation, and bereavement, subject to contract negotiations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
